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The Opium War

阿片戦争

WarDramaHistory
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1943-01-14
1h 55m
English
Released
Toho Eiga

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The Opium War is a 1943 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Masahiro Makino. "Ahen senso" in Japan refers to the First Opium War. The story of the film concerns this war.

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About The Opium War

The Opium War is a 1943 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Masahiro Makino. "Ahen senso" in Japan refers to the First Opium War. The story of the film concerns this war. Running 115 minutes.

The Opium War Cast and Characters

The cast features Ennosuke Ichikawa (as Lin Zexu), Setsuko Hara, Hideko Takamine, Seizaburō Kawazu, and Sugisaku Aoyama. Their performances are a major reason The Opium War has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Opium War

There's a reason The Opium War keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Opium War?

The Opium War runs for 115 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is The Opium War good? What's the rating?

The Opium War holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Opium War?

The main cast includes Ennosuke Ichikawa, Setsuko Hara, Hideko Takamine, and Seizaburō Kawazu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Opium War available in English?

Yes — The Opium War was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Opium War released?

The Opium War was released in 1943.

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Where can I watch The Opium War for free?

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What is The Opium War about?

The Opium War is a War/Drama English-language film. The Opium War is a 1943 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Masahiro Makino. "Ahen senso" in Japan refers to the First Opium War. The story of the film concerns this war.

When was The Opium War released?

The Opium War was released on January 14, 1943. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. The film was produced by Toho Eiga.

Who stars in The Opium War?

The Opium War stars Ennosuke Ichikawa, Setsuko Hara, Hideko Takamine and Seizaburō Kawazu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Opium War available in HD?

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